US8671671B1 - Exhaust system for an internal combustion engine - Google Patents
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F01—MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
- F01N—GAS-FLOW SILENCERS OR EXHAUST APPARATUS FOR MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; GAS-FLOW SILENCERS OR EXHAUST APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
- F01N1/00—Silencing apparatus characterised by method of silencing
- F01N1/003—Silencing apparatus characterised by method of silencing by using dead chambers communicating with gas flow passages
- F01N1/006—Silencing apparatus characterised by method of silencing by using dead chambers communicating with gas flow passages comprising at least one perforated tube extending from inlet to outlet of the silencer
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F01—MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
- F01N—GAS-FLOW SILENCERS OR EXHAUST APPARATUS FOR MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; GAS-FLOW SILENCERS OR EXHAUST APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
- F01N13/00—Exhaust or silencing apparatus characterised by constructional features ; Exhaust or silencing apparatus, or parts thereof, having pertinent characteristics not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups F01N1/00 - F01N5/00, F01N9/00, F01N11/00
- F01N13/08—Other arrangements or adaptations of exhaust conduits
- F01N13/082—Other arrangements or adaptations of exhaust conduits of tailpipe, e.g. with means for mixing air with exhaust for exhaust cooling, dilution or evacuation
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F01—MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
- F01N—GAS-FLOW SILENCERS OR EXHAUST APPARATUS FOR MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; GAS-FLOW SILENCERS OR EXHAUST APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
- F01N2240/00—Combination or association of two or more different exhaust treating devices, or of at least one such device with an auxiliary device, not covered by indexing codes F01N2230/00 or F01N2250/00, one of the devices being
- F01N2240/20—Combination or association of two or more different exhaust treating devices, or of at least one such device with an auxiliary device, not covered by indexing codes F01N2230/00 or F01N2250/00, one of the devices being a flow director or deflector
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F01—MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
- F01N—GAS-FLOW SILENCERS OR EXHAUST APPARATUS FOR MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; GAS-FLOW SILENCERS OR EXHAUST APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
- F01N2470/00—Structure or shape of gas passages, pipes or tubes
- F01N2470/30—Tubes with restrictions, i.e. venturi or the like, e.g. for sucking air or measuring mass flow
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- This invention relates to an exhaust system for an internal combustion engine.
- the invention is applicable to all internal combustion engines but has particular, but not-exclusive, application to internal combustion engines of motorcycles or other vehicles.
- the present invention improves exhaust gas flow by producing a laminar flow of the exhaust gas and modifying the flow speed of the exhaust gas due to the venturi effect.
- the subject exhaust system includes an elongated tube defining a tube interior for receiving exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine.
- Exhaust flow modification structure is disposed within the tube interior, the exhaust flow modification structure having an outer surface spaced from the tube whereby the tube and the exhaust flow modification structure define an exhaust gas flow path surrounding the outer surface.
- the exhaust flow modification structure is configured to produce a laminar flow of the exhaust gas and to modify flow speed of the exhaust gas due to the venturi effect within the tube interior.
- the exhaust flow modification structure defines an internal exhaust gas flow passageway through which a portion of the exhaust gas in said tube interior flows during operation of the internal combustion engine, said internal exhaust flow passageway configured to modify flow speed of the portion of exhaust gas due to the venturi effect.
- the exhaust flow modification structure includes a first structural component and second structural component.
- the first structural component has an inner surface defining the internal exhaust gas flow passageway, the inner surface configured to form an internal venturi having a converging inlet nozzle portion, a diverging outlet diffuser portion and a gas flow restricting throat portion interconnecting the converging inlet nozzle portion and the diverging outlet diffuser portion.
- the second structural component comprises a double-ended member having a smoothly curved outer surface projecting outwardly from said converging inlet nozzle portion and defining an annular airflow space therewith for enhancing the venturi effect of the flow modification structure.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a first embodiment of apparatus constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is an exploded, perspective view illustrating components of the apparatus shown in FIG. 1 prior to assembly;
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the exhaust flow modification structure of the apparatus
- FIG. 4 is an elevational view of the rear end portion of the exhaust flow modification structure
- FIG. 5 is a side, elevational view of the exhaust flow modification structure
- FIG. 6 is an elevational view of the front end portion of the exhaust flow modification structure
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the apparatus having a portion thereof broken away to show the exhaust flow modification structure inserted into and connected to a baffle tube, the baffle tube being disposed within a muffler shell;
- FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view providing a diagrammatic representation of exhaust flow within the baffle tube interior and around the exhaust flow modification structure
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of exhaust flow modification structure
- FIG. 10 is an elevational view of the rear end portion of the exhaust flow modification structure of FIG. 9 ;
- FIG. 11 is a side, elevational view of the exhaust flow modification structure of FIG. 9 ;
- FIG. 12 is an elevational view of the front end portion of the embodiment of the exhaust flow modification structure of FIG. 9 ;
- FIG. 13 is a view similar to FIG. 7 , but illustrating the second embodiment of the exhaust flow modification structure in the baffle tube;
- FIG. 14 is a view similar to FIG. 8 , but illustrating the exhaust flow modification structure of FIG. 9 and exhaust flow;
- FIG. 15 is a front, perspective view of a third embodiment of exhaust flow modification structure
- FIG. 16 is a rear, perspective view of the third embodiment of exhaust flow modification structure
- FIG. 17 is an elevational view of the rear end portion of the third embodiment of exhaust flow modification structure
- FIG. 18 is a side, elevational view of the third embodiment of the exhaust flow modification structure and illustrating with dash lines the configuration of an inner venturi exhaust flow path formed thereby;
- FIG. 19 is an elevation view of the front end portion of the third embodiment of exhaust flow modification structure.
- FIG. 20 is a view similar to FIGS. 7 and 13 , but illustrating the third embodiment of exhaust flow modification structure within and connected to the system baffle tube;
- FIG. 21 is a view similar to FIGS. 8 and 14 , but illustrating the third embodiment of exhaust flow modification structure within the baffle tube and utilized to modify exhaust gas flow;
- FIG. 22 is a side, elevational, cross-sectional view of a fourth embodiment of exhaust flow modification structure
- FIG. 23 is a front, perspective view of a fifth embodiment of exhaust flow modification structure
- FIG. 24 is a rear, perspective view of the fifth embodiment of exhaust flow modification structure
- FIG. 25 is an exploded, perspective view illustrating components of the fifth embodiment of exhaust flow modification structure prior to assembly
- FIG. 26 is a view similar to FIGS. 7 , 13 and 20 , but illustrating the fifth embodiment of exhaust flow modification structure within and connected to the system baffle tube;
- FIG. 27 is a view similar to FIGS. 8 , 14 and 21 , but illustrating the fifth embodiment of exhaust flow modification structure within the baffle tube and utilized to modify exhaust gas flow;
- FIG. 28 is a view similar to FIGS. 8 , 14 , 21 and 27 , but illustrating a sixth embodiment of exhaust flow modification structure within the baffle tube and utilized to modify exhaust gas flow.
- FIGS. 1-8 illustrate a first embodiment of apparatus constructed in accordance with the teachings of this invention.
- the apparatus includes an elongated, perforated baffle tube 10 which is positionable in a muffler shell 12 .
- This combination of structural elements is well known in the muffler and exhaust arts.
- An end cap 14 of the baffle tube is held in place relative to the muffler shell by screws or other suitable connector means.
- the baffle tube 10 defines a tube interior for receiving exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine (not shown) through an exhaust entry pipe 16 of the muffler shell.
- an exhaust flow modification structure 18 Prior to assembly of the baffle tube and the muffler shell, an exhaust flow modification structure 18 is inserted into the interior of the baffle tube.
- the exhaust flow modification structure 18 includes a front end portion 20 and a rear end portion 22 .
- Pins 24 or other suitable mechanical connectors are utilized to secure the exhaust flow modification structure in place within the baffle tube interior, the pins positioned in receivers 26 , 28 at the front end portion and rear end portion, respectively.
- Receivers 26 , 28 are integrally attached to a centrally disposed plate-like mounting member 30 extending along the primary axis of the baffle tube.
- the rear end portion 22 has an elongated rounded hemispherical shaped outer surface 32 projecting from each side of plate-like mounting member 30 .
- the rear end portion is of generally uniform size and configuration.
- Front end portion 20 gradually increases in size in the direction of the rear end portion. More particularly, opposed beveled surfaces 34 extend from the sides of the plate-like mounting member 30 to the rounded surfaces 32 of the rear end portion.
- FIG. 8 illustrates by arrows the flow of exhaust gas through baffle tube 10 and how such flow is modified as the exhaust gas flows through the exhaust gas flow path formed between the outer surface of the exhaust flow modification structure and baffle tube, such exhaust gas flow path surrounding the exhaust flow modification structure outer surface.
- the outer surface is configured to produce a laminar flow of the exhaust gas and also to modify flow speed of the exhaust gas due to the venturi effect within the baffle tube interior. This results in a reduction of turbulence in the exhaust gas and in a reduction of back pressure inhibiting flow of exhaust gas into and through the interior of the perforated baffle tube.
- the exhaust flow modification structure may be one of a plurality of exhaust flow modification structures selectively alternatively releasably connected to the baffle tube, the exhaust flow modification structures having different physical and performance characteristics, one or several of which may be more applicable for use than others in a particular exhaust system environment.
- FIGS. 9-14 illustrate a second embodiment of the invention and wherein like reference numbers are employed when the structural components are the same as that of the first embodiment.
- the only structural element change is with respect to the exhaust flow modification structure, identified in this embodiment by reference numeral 40 .
- the transition from the plate-like mounting member to the elongated rounded surfaces is by a hemi-conical surface 42 on each side of the mounting member.
- FIG. 14 illustrates the flow of exhaust gases through baffle tube 10 and around exhaust flow modification structure 40 .
- This arrangement like that of the first embodiment, results in modification of the exhaust flow by producing a laminar flow of the exhaust gas and by modifying the flow speed of the exhaust gas due to the venturi effect within the tube interior.
- FIGS. 15-21 disclose a third embodiment wherein all structural components previously described are the same except for the exhaust flow modification structure, which in this third embodiment is identified by reference numeral 50 .
- exhaust flow modification structure 50 includes a front end portion 52 having a hemi-conical outer surface.
- Rear end portion 54 has a cylindrically-shaped outer surface.
- Exhaust flow modification structure 50 defines an internal exhaust gas flow passageway 58 deformed by an inner surface configured to form an internal venturi having a converging inlet nozzle portion 60 , a diverging outlet diffuser portion 62 and a gas flow restricting throat portion 64 interconnecting the converging inlet nozzle portion and the diverging outlet diffuser portion (see FIG. 18 ).
- FIG. 21 illustrates the exhaust flow modification structure 50 in place within baffle tube 10 , exhaust gas flow illustrated by arrows.
- a portion of the exhaust gas in the baffle tube interior flows through internal gas flow passageway 58 which is configured to modify the flow speed of that portion of the exhaust gas due to the venturi effect.
- the inner venturi causes pressures at the inlet of the venturi to increase the fluid acceleration around the front of the exhaust flow modification structure, aiding low-end torque.
- the venturi converts the pressure energy at the inlet into velocity energy creating a low-pressure or vacuum shown both through the exhaust flow modification structure and around the back thereof, aiding in both peak torque and top RPM performance of the internal combustion engine associated with the system.
- FIG. 22 illustrates yet another embodiment 67 of exhaust flow modification structure which also incorporates an inner venturi.
- the venturi has been designed with multiple stages to further improve efficiency.
- Exhaust flow modification structure 67 incorporates a converging inlet nozzle portion 71 , a diverging outlet diffuser portion 73 and a gas flow restricting throat portion 75 .
- the inner surface of the internal exhaust gas flow passageway has a plurality of interconnected inner surface portions of different diameters at the inlet nozzle portion and at the outlet diffuser portion creating a multi-stage venturi.
- Some of the inner surface portions of the inlet nozzle portion are identified by reference numeral 81 and some of the inner surface portions of the outlet diffuser portion are identified by reference numeral 83 .
- the multi-stage type venturi generates a wider range of higher pump/vacuum rates and velocities compared to the single-stage type venturi. Similar in effect to a multi-stage ejector, the multi-stage venturi is beneficial for exhaust applications which benefit from high operational efficiency in the presence of fluctuating compressible-gas (fluid) pressures occurring at varying RPM's.
- FIGS. 23-27 illustrate another embodiment of the invention, exhaust flow modification structure of this embodiment being designated by reference numeral 61 .
- Exhaust flow modification structure 61 includes a first structural component 63 and a second structural component 65 .
- First structural component 63 has an inner surface 66 defining an internal exhaust gas flow passageway.
- the inner surface is configured to form an internal venturi having a converging inlet nozzle portion 68 , a diverging outlet diffuser portion 70 and a gas flow restricting throat portion 72 interconnecting the converging inlet nozzle portion and the diverging outlet diffuser portion.
- the second structural component 65 is in the form of a double-ended member having a smoothly curved outer surface.
- the double-ended member is connected to the first structural component by connectors 74 and projects outwardly from the converging inlet nozzle portion to define an annular air flow space 76 therewith.
- the outer surface of the first structural component is connected to baffle tube 10 by connectors 78 .
- An elongated annular air flow space is formed along and between the baffle tube and the first structural component.
- the double-ended member 65 includes a central segment 80 and two opposed end segments 82 , 84 internal with or otherwise affixed to the central segment. The end segments taper in opposite directions away from the central segment.
- the second structural component or double-ended member 65 projects outwardly from the converging inlet nozzle portion of first structural component 63 and defines the annular air flow space 76 therewith for enhancing the venturi effect caused by the flow modification structure.
- both of the end segments taper to a point.
- the point of end segment 84 is in close proximity to the gas flow restriction throat portion 72 .
- the double-ended member 65 is elongated, has an outer peripheral surface with a circular cross-sectional configuration along the length thereof, and is co-axial with the baffle tube 10 as well as with the first structural component 63 . It has been found that the arrangement of this embodiment enhances and supplements the venturi effect. Arrows in FIG. 27 show air flow between the first and second structural components as well as the enhanced air flow through the venturi defined by the first structural component and between first structural component 62 and the baffle tube.
- FIG. 28 is a view similar to FIG. 27 illustrating yet another embodiment of the invention.
- This embodiment differs from the embodiment of FIGS. 23-27 in that the central segment and the end segments of the double-ended member 90 is not pointed at the ends. Instead, the central segment and end segments thereof define a throughbore 92 communicating with the internal exhaust flow passageway of the first structural component 62 at the gas flow restricting throat portion thereof.
- the annular air flow space defined by the first structural component and the second structural component becomes increasingly constricted in the direction of the gas flow restricting throat portion.
- the present invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments thereof and changes can be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention.
- the exhaust flow modification structure is not limited to the specific configurations disclosed and the exhaust flow modification structure can be fixed in place rather than added as an insert.
- the principles of the invention may be applied to a non-perforated tube rather than to a perforated baffle tube and the tube may or may not be placed within a muffler shell.
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